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# natural leader

phrase (noun phrase: a natural leader)

«natural leader» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) bossy, a child who likes to control others.
2. (literal) someone who is good at leading people.

### In the lessons

Used in school reports and by parents to describe a bossy child positively. Register: polite, school; all regions.

### Examples

- Report: Lily is a natural leader in group work.
- Chat: «natural leader» = bossy
- The captain is a natural leader.
- My little sister is a natural leader — she tells everyone what to do.
- Teacher: Natural leaders listen too.

### Note

It can be real praise or a polite way to say «bossy». Plain word: bossy.